winery

noun

win·​ery ˈwī-nə-rē How to pronounce winery (audio)
ˈwīn-rē
plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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Santa Rosa and San Diego in California as well as Portland in Oregon, Seattle, and Portland in Maine were also tied for having the most craft breweries and wineries per capita. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 Nearly every winery from the Santa Cruz Mountains will be in attendance, and the food from local coastal restaurants, from Pasatiempo to Monterey, is unmatched in flavor and authenticity. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 Between the University of Virginia, dozens of wineries and breweries, and local purveyors, the city offers plenty to explore. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 Ticketed guests can sample signature food menu items and drinks from Oceanside restaurants, wineries and breweries. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winery

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winery was in 1882

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“Winery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winery. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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